Our Mission

This is a place where anyone who counts themselves as a member of the Mass General Cancer Center community --- patient, family member, physician, nurse, researcher, social worker, care giver, administrator --- can come to read, think, and write about the words we all use, but which we don’t always understand in the same way. Often we use words and phrases that are common, that we use every day. Yet, their very familiarity creates the illusion of common understanding where, the fact is, we are frequently using these words in radically different ways, with radically different meanings. In our small way, WWTA is meant to help us work toward a common language and make the conversations we have about cancer more meaningful.

Connect with Us

Sign-up to Receive Email Updates

What People Are Saying

Supportive Care

Cancer can take a dramatic toll on a patient’s body, mind and spirit. Our support programs can help patients and their families cope with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis. More about Supportive Care

Education

Want to learn more through the Mass General Cancer Center? We are a world leader in medical education and training. Connect with our Educational resources. More about Education